Make-A-Wish auctions bulldog statue

Give to charity and get a bulldog. Area Make-A-Wish organizers are auctioning a 17-inch University of Georgia bulldog statue autographed by most of the1980 National Championship football team.

The statue, which includes autographs from Vince Dooley, Herschel Walker, Erk Russell, Buck Belue and Lindsay Scott, is up for auction on eBay. The dog was signed during the team's 25th reunion celebration in November on the weekend of the UGA vs. Kentucky football game.

The auction, item number 8732037816, ends Sunday and can be found on www.ebay.com.

Proceeds from the auction benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.